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AV08 XDP

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,072 mi
Last recorded49,072 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 49,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 47,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 40,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,672 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release knob missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 35,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil low

Fail 15 Jan 2020 35,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,454 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 36,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,733 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 6,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,552 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AV08 XDP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 XDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 XDP registered?

AV08 XDP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AV08 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 XDP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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